{"id":190,"date":"2021-12-06T12:00:19","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T12:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.buckeyecremationblog.com\/?p=190"},"modified":"2022-06-02T17:24:18","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T17:24:18","slug":"what-to-do-after-the-death-of-someone-close-to-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/what-to-do-after-the-death-of-someone-close-to-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do After The Death Of Someone Close To You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-191\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.buckeyecremationblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-12-06-800x587.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-12-06-800x587.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-12-06-1024x751.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-12-06-1536x1127.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-12-06.jpg 2022w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When a loved one passes away, you are suddenly faced with a slew of small tasks. Arrange for their funeral, settle their affairs, and talk with their relatives. Here are some pointers on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/services\/where-to-start-a-death-has-occurred\">direct cremation in Westerville, OH<\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">People, in general, avoid discussing end-of-life preparations and cremations, but you never know when you will have to deal with the unexpected death of a loved one.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nothing is more painful than losing someone close to you, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/resources\/grief-support\">dealing with such grief<\/a>\u00a0while planning a funeral is both emotionally and physically draining. With this in mind, this article gives a step-by-step checklist to assist you in understanding what you need to do immediately following the death, as well as what you need to do later.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Immediately After death<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The family member must complete out the relevant documentation soon after the death to certify the time, place, and possible cause of death. Then, in a hospital, hospice institution, or nursing center, have a person in authority, such as a doctor or a nurse, declare the death. Otherwise, dial 911 and they will handle the situation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These actions will expedite the preparation of the death certificate, which is required to close the deceased&#8217;s financial accounts and other affairs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">You may have to choose whether or not you want an autopsy, which is a medical technique used to identify the cause of death.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Start Funeral Preparations<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">After you&#8217;ve registered the death, you&#8217;ll need to start planning the funeral. It&#8217;s possible that the dead had already written a will while in hospice. If the last dispositions of a loved one have not been planned, contact a funeral home and make preparations to transport the body to the funeral home as soon as the immediate family is ready.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Take your time when selecting a funeral home; obtain quotations from several funeral homes and select the finest one based on the quality of services it offers. Also, confirm if the funeral home offers all of the services or activities you wish done or commemorated during the funeral.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/resources\/about-us\">funeral director<\/a>\u00a0will be able to take care of the detailed work of the funeral and\u00a0sitatuions\u00a0pertaining to it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contact the Friends and Family<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Select a funeral date, then call friends and relatives to inform them of the funeral arrangements. It&#8217;s possible that you&#8217;ll be required to write an obituary, which is a death notice published in a local newspaper or on social media.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">When the Funeral&#8217;s Over<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make sure to take care of these tasks following the funeral:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obtain your loved one&#8217;s death certificate<\/li>\n<li>Let the Social Security Administration know about the passing of your loved one<\/li>\n<li>Make sure to call companies and organization that your loved on was a part of or a member to. Business like banks, credit card companies, and such.<\/li>\n<li>Get in touch with an accountant to file any required returns or taxes<\/li>\n<li>Contact your local DMV cancel their driver\u2019s license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-a-direct-cremation\/\">learn more about\u00a0<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-a-direct-cremation\/\">direct cremation<\/a>\u00a0in Westerville, OH<span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Talk to us at Buckeye Cremation by\u00a0Schoedinger\u00a0to schedule a consultation and learn about cremation services. Visit our office in Ohio or call our location.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a loved one passes away, you are suddenly faced with a slew of small tasks. Arrange for their funeral, settle their affairs, and talk with their relatives. Here are some pointers on\u00a0direct cremation in Westerville, OH. 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